Mephisto II, Sim Moon Eclipse How do they compare?

Kops,

Thanks for the info, it's going to be tough deciding between these two very fine players.

Hifigator,
The power supply does make a difference- a slightly tighter, fuller sound. However,I'm not so sure the soundstaging is quite as open with the PSX and HDCD chip removed. I think the way to go is buy an older version with the standard power supply. I just saw one go this week- it listed at $2000.00. In my opinion a great deal! Good luck.

Guys, don't believe anything that crazy Camboinc (a/k/a "Brian the Bose Guy") says. His main system consists of a Bose Wave radio and a Mattel "Close & Play" Record Player (but I have heard he has a $6,000 power cord on his Close and Play thus taking it to almost Samsung Direct Drive levels).

Alright, on this serious side, I've heard Brian's system and he is always experimenting to get the best sound possible from his system (just ask me, he is always stealing my cables!!!). He's been able to extract great sound from all of his gear. He's had both Sim players and knows them well. I had always wanted to hear the Sim and when I heard it in Brian's system was duly impressed. Also, it's build quality is exceptional (well, except that thing-a-ma-bob that keeps falling off the whos-a-ma-jungit and cracking the CDs in two! Just kidding!).

Based on your goals and considering that the older units can be had around $2,000, the Sim seems like a great choice to me.

Good luck,

Frank

PS- My advice, get the old unit with the PU power supply and have an ABCD pretzel (chips are too fattening and they bloat the sound) installed. Ah hell, just get the Bose!

Camboinc,

Yeah, that 10/10 Sim Eclipse for $2000 was quite a deal. It didn't last too long either. The ad was only there for a day and it was Gon. I really like the idea of the full size PSX power supply. I like the way it looks with the player, and it making it sound even better is icing on the cake. So if I find a newer Eclipse that doesn't have the HDCD chip, should I steer clear of the PSX power supply?

I really appreciate all the helpful input you've givin me. Thanks.

Fmpnd,

Bose Wave Radio and a Mattel "Close & Play" Record Player with a $6,000 power cord....kool!! I want one too :)

Seriously, I know you guy's have got some kick butt systems. I haven't seen any pictures of Brian's setup, but I can only imagine. I checked out your setup and geez what an awesome system it is. It's no wonder Brian likes to borrow cables, if I had a friend like you, I'd be doing the same thing :) Very, very, nice system you've got, I'll bet it sounds awesome!

I just want to say thank you for your most welcome input. The Moon Eclipse sounds like a winner, and I would definitely welcome one in my listening room. Thanks for the laughs also :)